Re: CW to Xcode transition - Is more RAM worthwhile?
Re: CW to Xcode transition - Is more RAM worthwhile?
- Subject: Re: CW to Xcode transition - Is more RAM worthwhile?
- From: Shawn Erickson <email@hidden>
- Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:00:54 -0800
Don't for get RAM is also used to cash file data so the more RAM you
have the more RAM that is able to hold file data. This can improve
compile times by reducing or avoiding disk access. Also I have seen
the compiler (g++) grow well into the hundreds of megabytes on some
larger C++ files with many macros.
-Shawn
On Dec 19, 2005, at 7:56 AM, Daniel Jalkut wrote:
I have a Dual 2.0GHz G5, with 1.5G of RAM. I don't get the
impression that adding RAM would improve my build times at all.
When you consider the highly distributable nature of compiling, I
don't think any discrete moment during the build process needs a
particularly large amount of RAM unless you've got insanely huge
source files.
Daniel
On Dec 19, 2005, at 9:18 AM, David Niemeijer wrote:
Hi,
I am transitioning from CW 9 to Xcode and currently have 2GB in my
dual 2.5 GHz G5. What kind of speed ups should I expect for
compiles and debugging if I were to invest into an additional 2
GB? I know those things cannot be quantified exactly because it
will depend on the size of the project, etc., but my guess is some
kind of generic assessment of whether benefits can be expected to
be minimal, notable, or pronounced should be possible (perhaps
based on own experiences).
It is my experience that Xcode compared to CW is dead slow, so
anything I can do to speed it up would be useful, but I would not
want to waste money on getting more memory if it is not likely to
make much of a difference.
Thanks,
david.
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